Babies Tend to Prefer ____, Which Is Characterized by Drawn-Out

question 202

Multiple Choice

Babies tend to prefer ____, which is characterized by drawn-out vowels, exaggerated syllables, and rhythmic, up-and-down inflection.

• A) motherese
• B) simplified speech
• C) melodious speech
• D) linguaphilia

Understand the sequence and nature of cognitive developmental milestones as identified by Piaget.

Recognize the application and significance of scaffolding in educational practices.

Identify specific accomplishments during various stages of cognitive development (sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational).

Understand the characteristics and developmental challenges associated with autism spectrum disorder.

---

Definitions:

Telolecithal Eggs

Refers to eggs with a large amount of yolk concentrated at one end, typical in birds and reptiles.

Holoblastic Cleavage

A type of embryonal cell division where the entire egg is evenly divided, characteristic of many invertebrates and vertebrates, including humans.

Capacitation

Maturation process that enables mammalian sperm to participate in fertilization; takes place in the female reproductive tract.

Acrosome Reaction

A series of events in which the acrosome, a caplike structure covering the head of a sperm cell, releases proteolytic (protein-digesting) enzymes and undergoes other changes that permit the sperm to penetrate the outer covering of the egg.